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the nutrient content of the soil. the dried trees, shrubs and bushes to burn GEOGRAPHY and the land is ploughed immediately af- ECONOMICS Where is it followed? ter the first shower.It is believed that do- JHUM CULTIVATION More than half of the population of ing so improves the soil quality. Arunachal Pradesh is engaged in agri- Grains are sown before the arrival J CURVE culture, but only a tiny portion of the of monsoon. All sort of indigenous seeds, land is under cultivation. Although set- including cereals, pulses, vegetables and J-curve is a trendline tled agriculture, including wet-rice farm- oilseeds are just harvested periodically that shows an initial ing, has expanded considerably since the one by one. Aloss immediately fol- late 20th century, many of the hill In this system, a patch of for- Interestingly enough, once a lowed by a dramatic gain. In people continue to practise shifting est land is cleared by cutting patch of land is cultivated, they a chart, this pattern of ac- agriculture (jhum). trees, shrubs, move to another piece of tivity would follow the shape bushes. During land in the next year,and of a capital "J". How it works Rice, corn May and June, the the cycle continues. The word Jhum or Podu means shifting (maize), millet entire field is set How it works or slash and burn cultivation. It is one of and buckwheat are on fire, allowing A country’s trade balance experiences the J-curve the oldest practices of agriculture sys- among the chief effect if its currency becomes devalued. At first, tems. It is known as Jhum in Northeast- crops grown by the country’s total value of imports (goods pur- ern India, Podu in Odisha, Andhra that method. chased from abroad) exceeds its total value of ex- Pradesh and some southern Indian states. Major commercial ports (goods sold abroad), resulting in a trade deficit. JHUM CULTIVATION, also known as the slash and This form of agriculture is being prac- crops include But eventually, the currency devaluation reduces burn agriculture, is the process of growing tised by the tribals, and it is one of the oilseeds, potatoes, the price of its exports. Consequently,the country’s crops by first clearing the land of trees and controversial farming systems because level of exports gradually recovers, and the coun- vegetation and burning them thereafter. The of opinions about its impact on the en- ginger, sugarcane, try moves back to a trade surplus. J-curves are ob- burnt soil contains potash, which increases vironment. and vegetables. served in other fields including medicine and po- litical science. In each case, it depicts an initial loss followed by a significant gain to a level that exceeds the starting point.

oranges are not standard multiplication expressions; 3 Why Does the J-Curve Effect Matter? LANGUAGE apples, 2 apples, and 4 apples, the multipliers show quan- Economic analysts and policymakers may factor MATHS tity of things, and thus cannot mean 'how many times' the J-curve effect into their decisions as a way to JUXTAPOSITION something is repeatedly added. gauge ef- Jump Counting 2. Multiplicand: It's the number (quantity of something) In political science, the ‘J curve’ is fects of a By Kartik Bajoria that is repeatedly added. In '9 + 9 + 9+ 9' multiplicand is 9. part of a model developed by James variable Jaipur-based By Sandeep Srivastava 9 is repeated by added. Chowning Davies to explain political change (for Educator since 20 yrs, he spe- 3. Product: it is the outcome of multiplication, and is example, a Communication Skills equal to the sum of the number that is repeatedly added. revolutions. This model is often decline in Educator & Writer cialises in making Maths easy Product is a number, a quantity, same as the quantity in applied to explain social and politi- exchange and fun multiplicand. The product of '6 x 2 people' is 12 people - 6 cal unrest and efforts by govern- rates) or uxtaposition means the comparison of two groups of 2 people each - as shown under: ments to contain this unrest. This is new policy. things/people/elements/aspects that are in I II III IV V VI Jsharp contrast with one another. A device he process of using numbers to get new quanti- referred to as the Davies’ J curve, that is equally popular across literature and writ- tative information about the things those num- because economic development fol- ing as well as the movies, a commonly found ex- Tbers represent is the called operations in math. lowed by a depression would be ample of a written juxtaposition might be the Numbers are both inputs and outputs in the process modelled as an upside down and sentence, ‘Ask not what your country can do for called operations. 4. Factors: We also use multiplication expressions where you; ask what you can do for your country.’It is Operations help us avoid counting, and measurement quantity of things is not expressed. In such cases, both, slightly skewed J. the suggestion of the opposite of the same thing, in many situations. Operations make math a powerful, multiplier and multiplicand, are numerals; for example, 7 the ‘other side of and widely applicable domain of knowledge. x 6, 23 x 45647. the same coin’, Addition is the most basic of the operations. 2 x 3 x 4 Vs 6 x 4 which denotes To understand the two expressions, we just need to deci- or makes for a Unexpected limitation of addition pher the multiplier and multiplicand, and in the first juxtaposition. Addition of many same numbers (having different dig- case, it is '2 x 3' and '4' respectively.Thus, 4 is the quantity Many peo- its) with different digits is exactly similar in process of thing, such as 4 toffees; the expression is more like 2 x ple ask if and complexity as adding many dissimilar numbers. 3 x 4 toffees. There can only be one multiplicand, and can therefore, an Logically, repeated addition of many same number only be the last quantity (only then all multipliers can be oxymoron is a should be faster and easier. We need an operation for together). In 6 x 4, 6 id the multiplier and 4 is the multi- method of addition, with just ONE juxtaposition. In a sense yes, an oxymoron is a addition of such numbers. plicand. twist - using multiplication to find type of Juxtaposition. If I were to say, the deaf- Every mathematical expression represents a unique sum (called product), not repeated ening silence, which would be an example of an Need to repeatedly add a number is common physical reality, that's what makes math a very precise addition. oxymoron. When juxtaposition becomes even We need a (faster) process for getting the sum of many language; 2 x 3 x 4 and 6 x 4 represent different realities We use multiplication tables to find the more interesting is when it is used to convey a same number because such situation are fairly com- partial products. deeper contrast. For instance, if there is a situa- mon, for example, How is product tion that simultaneously depicts the passing away Annual salary = sum of same salary for 12 months formed? Multiplication table or death of a character while the birth of a new Capacity of a train = sum of (72) seats available in all Let's see how 4 x 9 = It's the quick way to find the sum of character is taking place; it makes for a classic the train compartments 36 (= 9 + 9 + 9 + 9) repeated addition of a given number, old-new juxtaposition. Or, for example, if there but as a product out of a multiplica- is a scenario where there might be a robbery tak- Multiplication is 'Quicker addition' The accumulating quantities keep getting into groups of tion expression for the repeated addi- ing place on one hand, and on the other,the bank's Indeed, multiplication is the operation we use to quick- tens (10 units), hundreds (10 tens), thousands (10 hun- tion. Thus, the sum of '7 + 7 + 7' is the owner, unbeknownst of the robbery,is making a ly find the 'sum' of numerous same number. dreds), etc. to make the product that has just one 0 - 9 product of '3 x 7'. large and expensive purchase — the tension and packets at each place - units, tens, hundreds, etc. Obviously,the multiplication table for 6 irony created would be a result of the juxtaposi- What's multiplication ('x')? The two lessons: Every digit in multiplier and multi- will give us the sum of repeated addi- tion, putting together of rather opposing events. '9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 9' is expressed as '8 x 9' plicand must be multiplied to each other to get the sum tion of 6, such as '6 + 6', …. '6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6', etc. It is '1267 + 1267 + 1267 + 1267 + 1267 + 1267 + 1267 is of all the different quantities. These sums may be called important expressed as '7 x 1267' partial (incomplete) products. All the partial products to make dis- must then be added to get the final product (or sum). tinction Defining multiplication Recall, every digit in a between Multiplication is a binary operation. It works on two number represents a quan- multiplier numbers at a time, it is expressed as 'Multiplier x tity that is the product of its and multi- Multiplicand = Product'. Understanding multiplication place and face value plicand to as equivalent of the preposition 'of' is very powerful get the cor- The long multiplication method rect table. Expectedly, the method is COMPONENTS OF MULTIPLICATION EXPRESSION based on partial products, 1. Multiplier: It's the number of times a given number digit by digit of the multi- ACTIVITY: Try clicking photographs (quantity) is repeatedly added plier (the number below) by juxtapositioning objects, which In '9 + 9 + 9 + 9' 4 is the multiplier as 9 is added 4 times. and multiplicand (the num- means placing two things togeth- Thus, 3 apples x 3, 2 apples x 3 apples, 4 apples x 3 ber above). And follows the er to show contrast or similarities.

gent on the Indian political landscape during Siraj ud Daulah. The Nawab had affronted the How the Jagat Seth reign ended this period found a natural ally in the Jagat banker, when he refused to offer him a loan. By 1760s, they had turned against the new HISTORY Seths. The company sought loans from the Ja- Alienated from the court at Murshidabad, the regime, and sought support of the Mughal gat Seths, and the two powerful entities forged Jagat Seth, therefore, joined hands with its Emperor Shah Alam to undermine Mir Ja- Mahia Bashir writes for Times NIE about a mutual relationship. client, the East India Company,to bring about far’s influence but to no avail. When Mir interesting events and terms from History. The Battle Of Plassey the Nawab’s downfall. Jafar’s successor Mir Qasim The author is pursuing BA prog at St The Jagat Seths financed the entire Plassey found letters implicating the In the prelude to the Battle of Plassey,the campaign promising Rs 28 million to the Seths in a plot with the East In- Stephen's College, and interning at the Jagat Seth, led by Mehtab Rai, joined hands Britishers and Rs 1,10,000 to the soldiers each dia Company of- History Diaries, an initiative to revamp the with Mir Jafar and convinced the East India month. However, once Mir Jafar was on the ficials to In The Title current pedagogical system of History 1722, the Mughal Company officials to overthrow the Nawab throne of Bengal, they realised his inefficiency over- through tours, drama in schools In 1722, the and refused to finance throw Emperor conferred Mughal Emperor his expeditions to the the family the title of conferred the fam- quell revolts that Nawab, he JAGAT SETH 'Jagat Seth' — the ily the title of ‘Ja- erupted across Ben- ordered them bankers gat Seth’, meaning gal. beheaded. he House of Jagat Seth was an Indi- of the world bankers of the Thus, came the an banking family that rose to promi- world. The Jagat Seth end of the House of Tnence in the 18th century Bengal.With controlled minting, col- Jagat Seth. The fam- their credit and finance networks spanning lection and transport of revenues ily showed the nexus the entire North India, the Jagat Seths from Bengal . William Dalrymple writes in between credit and pow- proved to be very important to the Mughal ‘The Anarchy’, “they soon came to achieve a er which allowed many up- governor in Bengal for remitting annual reputation akin to that of the Rothschilds in start rulers to carve out do- tribute to Delhi as well as providing credit 19th century Europe”. mains from the former Mughal when required. The East India Company that was emer- imperium. CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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Picture used for representational purpose Learning is a journey of exploration, discovery t is rightly said that learning is a journey stake holders in providing quality education to tency-based education, the schools will have of exploration and discovery and it is children. Multi-disciplinary and integrated to emphasise on ongoing formative assess- most accurately represented by the prin- learning have become the mantra in the online ments for measuring learning outcomes over ciples of the New Education Policy 2020. classes now. The emphasis is now on reducing one-time summative assessments. The rea- I NEP is a comprehensive framework and the burden of curriculum and increasing the son being that most of the teaching and learn- Land of morning calm: all-inclusive policy that aims to guide the de- scope and depth of learning. Tremendous ef- ing must be directed and driven by assess- velopment of education in the country. forts have been put by CBSE into exploring in- ments which should be used as diagnostic The policy is based on the pillars of “access, novative learning and teaching practices to en- tools. We must understand that no education also a traditional dish that is being made equity, quality, affordability, accountability” that able the students to develop critical thinking system can be effectual without a corre- South Korea for more than 250 years. Koreans usually will transform India into a “vibrant knowledge and problem-solving skills. sponding reform in the current examination outh Korea is one of the most eat with chopsticks. That is why I learnt hub”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon In order to fulfil its vision of a compe- system. The school examination system must homogeneous countries in the after the policy was brought to the fore. track the learning progress at key stages how to eat with chopsticks. With K-pop To put in simple terms, this policy is to pro- rather than at the end. S world. I once went to South Korea culture, K-dramas are also trending nowa- vide all Indians with better quality of education The assessment specifications will have to with my family. It is a nation full of won- days. The biggest boy band in the world is contributing an equitable and vibrant knowledge be designed as per CBSE’s ‘Assessment for Learn- ders, and has its own language, culture BTS and the biggest girl group in the base to the society in such a way that it develops ing, Assessment of Learning and Assessment a deep sense of respect towards the fundamental as Learning’. High quality assessment, cur- and customs that are different from other world is Blackpink. These groups are rights, duties and constitutional values. riculum and pedagogy are the golden triangle Asian countries. It is one famous for their songs and dance moves Today, the schools are committed to broad- of any education system and when these are of the leading countries that are super energetic en the students’ horizons by building an envi- made available to young people, it will make a in technology around ronment where children can discover, explore profound impact on learning outcomes. and give us motivation in and be ingenious. In pursuit of the same, NEP Although many of the ideas relating to the the world. Korea is given keeping ourselves fit and 2020 emphasises more on creativity, experiential purpose of teaching-learning process and as- the title of the ‘Land of healthy. I was able to meet learning, innovation and personality develop- sessments have been around for a while and are morning calm’ because of my idols, BTS and ment of the students rather than expecting them already being practiced by several schools, the its natural beauty of the to rote learn without any conceptual under- aim of the policy is yet to be comprehensive. Blackpink and we standing. It envisions an education system that Systemic changes have to be brought across all mountains, clear waters, enjoyed the markets and contributes to an equitable and vibrant society sections of the educational sector so as to help and splendid peaceful- streets. My mother and by providing high-quality education to all. It in- India in building an equitable, inclusive and ness. The capital of South Korea is Seoul. tends to instill skills and values that will enable plural society. I loved their cosmetics as they are The most common religions are Christian, natural products. Korea is also known as our students to grow into a truly global citizen. DR JYOTI GUPTA, DIRECTOR, DPS Sahibabad and PIC: Getty Images Buddhist and Chondogyo. There are many Concerted efforts have been made by the KR Mangalam World School, GK – II the land of ‘Kimchi’. Though we will for- popular Buddhist temples. The best place get the memories of in Korea is the Jeju Islands and the beach- Korea when we grow old, Workshop with es are very attractive. the heart will always ASN celebrates Global Tiger day The most delicious dishes I ate and remember. Rakesh Khatri liked were ‘Tteok-bokki’, and Korean MANAVI DHAMI, SN Senior Sec- ent of acting class VIII, Seth M R Jaipuria ondary School, through a ith the ever encouraging national dish ‘Kimchi’, which is a spicy Mayur Vihar-1 thoughtful skit and support of Principal fermented pickled vegetable mixture. It is School, Lucknow Ain collaboration titled ' ‘Shoot W Anita Gautam, DAV Pub- with Tiger Trust cele- with camera lic School, sector 14, Faridabad brated Global Tiger Day NOT only with held a workshop by Rakesh Khatri and potential of every girl . 2021 with great zeal and gun.’ The pro- , ‘The Nest Man’ on August 1 on a Hands that rock the The interesting presen- fervour. The aim behind gram then wit- virtual platform. Khatri motivated tation brought out the mes- the celebrations was to nessed an inter- children to makes nests with waste sage that empowered women raise awareness about the active session material. cradle rule the world can contribute to nation- importance of conserva- conducted on the We could building by joining any sec- tion of our national pride, theme ‘Cause an see the special assembly women. The program start- tors like an army, social serv- the tiger. School princi- upROAR’. The creativity based on the theme ed with the lighting of the ice, politics, education, cor- pal, Swarnima Luthra interactive ses- in the of women empow- lamp, and with ‘Durga stuti’ porate sector, etc. gave a hearty welcome to sion was fol- amazing Aerment was con- depicting the power of god- In the end, head- the guest of honour Anjana Go- the topic ‘Save the Roar’. The lowed by a ‘Q&A Round’ where nests ducted by the students of dess durga and celebrating mistress Shivani Khanna sain, CFO, Tiger Trust and her middle wing students conduct- children enthusiastically asked made by class III A, ASN Interna- the prowess of durga and addressed teachers, stu- team. The key speakers of the ed a special e-assembly which questions . kids from tional, recently. The special reminiscing the true worth dents, and parents for their day, Takako Sato, program man- commenced with the lighting of Guest of honour Anjana Gosain different presentation shed immense support ager, JTEF, Japan Tiger Ele- the lamp followed by a singing addressed the gathering and gave corners of light upon women’s and earnest hard phant Fund and Falgooni, an ac- the ‘Gayatri Mantra’. The activ- feasible and interesting ways for en- the world. contribution in work. She was all tive environmentalist. ities comprised of slogan writ- vironment’s resuscitation. Swarni- Children from class nursery to V shaping the nation praise for the won- On this momentous occasion ing and poster making, eco- ma Luthra, school principal con- actively participated in making nest and the world.They derful presenta- the students participated whole- friendly bags, jewellry, short gratulated the children for their ef- activity and interactive session was showed that there is tion that the stu- heartedly. The junior students videos and the likes with the aim forts and urged them to adapt to sus- conducted to answer their curious no way to progress dents presented presented a wonderful skit and to encourage sustainable living. tainable living which in turn will questions. The session turned out without the em- through the online had a recitation competition on Students also showed their tal- lead to balance of the eco system. to be amazing. powerment of presentation. ‘Sur Manjari’, a song competition at Ramjas amjas School, dience. It was heartening to Pusa Road or- see that the children had not ganised ‘Sur allowed the pandemic to damp- RManjari’, an on- en their spirit. line solo singing compe- The first position was won tition for students of class by Ashlina of class VII A. VII. The students were al- Vedanshi D Burman and lotted themes of devotion, Meera Ghai of VII C and VII friendship, motivation and D secured the second position. nature. Participants from the Kanishk Jain of VII D bagged different sections put forth the third position. their enthralling performance. children showcased a sense of The event was graced by prin- Each participant showed pride, self-esteem and self-confi- cipal, Surabhi Dua who appreci- their mastery over voice modu- dence. The mellifluous songs ated the efforts and the talent of lation, pitch, rhythm and tone. The pulled the heartstrings of the au- the young children. Fast foods are the major cause for an increase in the obesity rate

ast food is one of the major causes of adiposity. The ast foods alone are not the cause for obesity. lifestyles of people have undergone enormous Eating too much and moving too little is a direct Fchanges, and with these changes, consumption of F cause of becoming obese. Studies have supported fast food has become a common trend. Fast food is linked the fact that people who neglect the importance of a bal- to obesity because it contains a large amount of unhealthy anced diet and a healthy lifestyle including good sleeping ingredients. Most fast foods contain high calories from patterns often face not only overweight issues, but suf- sugar, carbohydrates and fats. They are also high in sodium fer from common diseases like high cholesterol, stress, content, various salts and additives, which can make peo- and hormonal disorders. These problems can start at an ple addicted to such foods. Easily available and very afford- early age or in childhood. Multiple factors like bone and able are some common factors as to why people cannot joint complications, genetic structure, disorders like stop eating fast food. It is imperative to create aware- diabetes and thyroid are also common factors ness amongst the people against the behind obesity. Sometimes, FOR disadvantages of fast-food con- the metabolism rate of AGAINST sumption, and strategies to combat obe- an individual also sity. Further, obesity not only makes you contributes to overweight issues. disease prone, but it is detrimental to These days everyone’s life is experi- your health causing high blood pressure, encing major changes, contributing to lack of sleep, laziness, hypertension etc. Surveys have disturbed day to day routines. Fruits, vegetables, repeatedly proven the fact that being legumes, nuts, are important ingredients overweight increases respiratory prob- in a balanced diet. Physical activity, exer- lems, including shortness of breath and cises, and outdoor games are a good way also asthma. to ensure a healthy fitness.

JAYATI SAXENA, Class X, Seth M R RIZAK SINGH, class IX, The Millennium Jaipuria, KRC, Lucknow School, Lucknow The six-time Ballon d’Or winner joins French club as fair play rules force him to bid farewell to Barca

ionel Messi has reached an ined having to say goodbye. I have still not come rules of financial fair play that Barcelona agreement with Paris Saint Ger- to terms with the reality of leaving this club and PSG must follow. main (PSG) over a transfer to now -- I love this club,” he said. the French soccer club, sports Messi leaves Barcelona with 672 goals in ■ Despite offering to cut his salary by half to paper L’Equipe said on its web- 778 appearances, a record tally for one club. seal a new five-year contract, which the club site, adding he was due to arrive Messi won 35 trophies at the Camp Nou after carrying debts of 1.2 billion euros ($1.41 billion) in Paris in the coming hours. joining Barca aged 13, but his last appearance and the player had agreed on, the deal foundered LThe PSG frontline is already formidable, with was a damp squib: a 2-1 home defeat behind on strict Spanish league salary cap rules. Messi’s former Barca team mate Neymar and closed doors against Celta Vigo in May. His tro- young France striker Kylian Mbappe seen as phy tally includes four Champions League and two of the best players on the planet. But the 10 La Liga titles. French title in view arrival of Messi, Barca’s all-time record “The greatest of all,” wrote Messi’s old goalscorer with 682 in 27 years, will boost the Barcelona teammate Dani Alves _ who won the ■ Messi’s arrival would make PSG even more club’s ambitions to win a first ever Champions Olympic gold with Brazil _ in an Instagram obvious favourites to reclaim a French title League.The arrival of Messi, who has 245 mil- message on Monday. they missed out on last season to Lille. Some lion followers on Instagram and is Barcelona’s in Ligue 1 have mixed feelings about the im- most decorated player of all time, is also wel- pending arrival of arguably the greatest play- come news for France’s Ligue 1, embroiled in Fans contemplate er of all time. “It’s extraordinary for Ligue 1,” a crisis over TV rights. said Metz coach Frederic Antonetti. “But for The six-time Ballon d’Or winner, wept on complaint a purist like me, Messi should have finished Sunday as he bade farewell to his boyhood team, his career at Barcelona.” after the club said it could no longer afford to ■ One group of Barcelona fans, represent- keep him, blaming La Liga’s fair play rules. “I ed by a Parisian lawyer, announced their in- ■ This summer PSG have already added vet- Messi fought back tears as he began gave everything for Barcelona from the first tention to lodge a complaint with the Euro- eran Spanish defender Sergio Ramos from a press conference at which he day that I arrived right to the last. I never imag- pean Commission in connection with the Real Madrid and Italy’s Donnarumma, the star of Euro 2020. They have also signed Liv- confirmed he is leaving Barcelona, erpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, snatching the Dutchman from under the noses where he has played his entire career of Barcelona, and spent 60 million euros on Inter Milan right-back Achraf Hakimi, who scored on his league debut at the weekend.

■ An added attraction in moving to Paris is that coach Mauricio Pochettino, like Messi, started his career at Newell’s Old Boys in Rosario, Argentina.

■ All going to plan he could be unveiled to supporters on Saturday, when PSG play at home to Strasbourg and a full house of near- ly 48,000 will be allowed in for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck 18 Fans await the arrival of Lionel Messi at the Parc de Princes before his expected signing for Paris St Germain months ago. Photo: REUTERS

Photo: GETTY IMAGES ICC WILL BID FOR CRICKET IN 2028 LA OLYMPICS he International cricket at the Olympics,” Cricket Council (ICC) ICC chairman Greg Barclay Ton Tuesday con- said in a statement. “Clear- firmed that it will bid for ly cricket has a strong and cricket’s inclusion in the passionate fan base, partic- 2028 Los Angeles ularly in South Asia where Olympics.The ICC has 92% of our fans come from, been making the case for whilst there are also 30 mil- cricket’s inclusion for a lion cricket fans in the USA. while and the bid will also The opportunity for those Top-ranked ace takes time off to recover after Olympics debacle have the backing from the fans to see their heroes com- world’s richest board BCCI peting for an Olympic medal ovak Djokovic, seeking to com- en Slam _ a singles gold medal to go along as made clear by secretary is tantalising.” plete a calendar-year Grand I am taking a bit longer to recover with all four major trophies in a single Jay Shah recently.The ICC “We believe cricket Slam at the US Open, with- season _ but he did not manage to collect has formed an Olympic would be a great addition drew from the ATP Cincinnati and recuperate after quite a a medal of any color there. The 34-year- Working Group to work on to the Olympic Games, but N Masters on Monday, saying he taxing journey from Australia to old from Serbia lost to Germany’s Alexan- making the game part of we know it won’t be easy to needed more recovery time after the Tokyo der Zverev in the singles semifinals, then the Olympics, starting secure our inclusion as Olympics.The top-ranked Serbian star is Tokyo. Sadly, that means I won’t be to Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta in the from 2028. there are so many other 21-0 in Grand Slam action in 2021, winning ready to compete in Cincinnati this bronze medal match. Djokovic is a two- “Our sport is united be- great sports out there want- the titles at the Australian Open on hard time winner of the Cincinnati event, in- hind this bid, and we see the ing to do the same. But we courts in February, the French Open on clay year so I’ll turn my focus and cluding last year, when it was played in Olympics as a part of crick- feel now is the time to put courts in June and Wimbledon on grass attention to the US Open and spend New York due to the Covid-19 pandemic. et’s long-term future. We our best foot forward and courts in July. No man had even won the The Cincinnati field still features five have more than a billion show what a great partner- first three major tennis championships _ some more time with family. See you former champions, including Spain’s fans globally and almost 90 ship cricket and the Olym- let alone all four _ in one season since Rod in New York soon! Rafael Nadal, 2019 winner Daniil percent of them want to see pics could be,” he said. PTI Laver’s true Grand Slam in 1969. Medvedev, Marin Cilic, Grigor Dimitrov After Wimbledon, Djokovic went to NOVAK DJOKOVIC and two-time winner Andy Murray of the Tokyo Olympics in pursuit of a Gold- Britain. AGENCIES

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Who is the only Indian What was Don Bradman’s tWhich cricke er has scored in the IPL? QUIZ TIME! Q3: woman athlete to have Q5: overall average in test Q6: more than 15000 runs in a. won two consecutive medals in cricket? test cricket? b. AB de Villiers a. Ricky Ponting In which year did PV Sindhu the Olympics? a. 100 b. 99.94 c. 98.8 d. 99 c. Shane Watson Q1: b. Jacques Kallis d. Chris Gayle receive the Padma Bhushan? a. PV Sindhu a. 2021 c. b. b. 2020 d. Allan Border Which country has hosted c. Mirabai Chanu Q9: c. 2018 the d. MC d. 2015 Which of these Indian the most number of times? Q7: captains scored a golden a. United Kingdom Who is the first Indian duck? b. India When was the last time Q2: Q4: woman to win a silver a. Virat Kohli c. United States of America the Indian hockey team b. MS Dhoni medal in ? d. Australia won a medal in the Olympics? c. Sunil Gavaskar a. ANSWERS: a. 1984 d. 21. b. 20 0 2. b. 1980 3. a. PV Sindhu b. 1980 b. 4. a. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu 5. b. 99.94 6. c. Sachin Tendulkar 7. a. Virat Kohli c. 1992 c. Punam Yadav Which player scored the Don Bradman 8. d. Chris Gayle 9. d. Australia d. 1996 d. Q8: most number of centuries Photo: TOI